An English manuscript in the 16th century, about what I cannot find, reportedly referred to the not so pleasant life of a dog. A life of subservience, fed scraps, kept out in the cold, and only kept alive while it could undertake the works forced upon it by its owners. The phrase coined was notContinue reading “It’s a dog’s life”
Category Archives: Going walkabout
The big one
Yesterday was a great day to catch up with general stuff. The things that need sorting but you seem to put off just one more day. In my mind while it was a wet rainy day I did think a quick trip down to Iron Gully Fall might be nice. That is a not tooContinue reading “The big one”
A sticky ending
Over the last few weeks I’ve been sent images by Howsie and work Josh of their finds at more southerly places. Coincidently they happen to have been from two of the places Lisa and I have visited this year, during our short weekend getaways. The images were of course of orchids, and species that areContinue reading “A sticky ending”
Long in the tooth
After an amazing morning at Moses Rocks I intended to go for a wander to look for some orchids. Not sure that I could top the mornings sights, I went anyway thinking the afternoons time in nature would be stunning in its own way. In part urged to go being keen to head to aContinue reading “Long in the tooth”
A rookie mistake
Another glorious week but one I didn’t manage to make the most of, only getting out for one after work walk. I was hoping to nick out on Friday but not being one to leave things lying unattended to at least squirrelled away in my calendar, with the promise of getting to it by aContinue reading “A rookie mistake”
The Christening
The timing was perfect. Allowing me to pull over onto the verge and watch the sunrise, just before turning onto Wilyabrup Road. This meant it would not be a first light start on rock. Adrian had already hinted at being happy with a cruisy day, having been climbing at Bobs Hollow yesterday. No prior plansContinue reading “The Christening”
Tipping the scales
With an extra day in hand to get into nature this working week, and considering I have not touched rock once in September, you may be surprised to hear that I opted not to climb today. I could be pleased with myself for showing restrain in not going too hard, to avoid the risk ofContinue reading “Tipping the scales”
The Race
This post starts where it ends. The last find I have included made we go back in time, which like last week resulted in me uploading not one but two new but quite old posts. They go way back to 2010 and 2011. The reason being is that is where my orchid fascination started, fifteenContinue reading “The Race”
My favourite
In keeping up with our promise to each other for regular trips, Lisa and I had a night away booked for last weekend. It turned out to be a bit of a wash out in several ways. Regardless of that we still enjoyed being away, and a changed environment always helps to recharge the batteries. Continue reading “My favourite”
A complete unknown
Was I hoping that now spring had arrived, I might get away without catching one of the many bugs that have been going round. I had done well despite people dropping like flies round me and Lisa’s best efforts by bringing bugs home for weeks on end. But no, although not taking hold till FridayContinue reading “A complete unknown”
Sandbagged 